NHTSA Recall 17V247000: Engine and software (electrical system)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V247000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 11, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
Safety risk
If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz R320 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.